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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1927

Page

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Novel’s Influence: Feared Queries At Daugherty Miller Jury Picking

In a high profile trial the defense challenges the jury selection process as the novel influence dominates questions. John T. King is named as the recipient of 441000 from a German agent. The case revolves around asset seizures and government indictments amid a web of legal maneuvers and new counsel.

Daugherty Miller John T. King Thte Byler Pay Valeur Dharteesy

Cantonese Driven Back Toward South

Fragmentary OCR text describes movements and tensions around Cantonese forces, mentions ships, government steps, and secretive actions. Likely notes a backward displacement toward the south with references to names and places obscured by garbled characters. Entities remain unclear due to broken text.

Turbulent War News and Street Scenes Across City

Fragmented OCR text reports storms of events fromches at river docks to city streets. Mentions battles, protests, weather, and local officials facing inquiries. Names and places scattered, with references to hearings and public notices amid chaotic coverage.

Butler Defends Two Term Idea And Prohibition Stand

Dr Nicholas Butler of Columbia University argues the president should not seek a third term and condemns attempts to force the issue. He says the Republican party faces defeat if prohibition is not addressed and notes New York’s decisive role in 1928. He links policy on prohibition, farming relief, and foreign affairs to national prosperity.

New York Job. T Nicholas Butler Columbia Anivyrsity Butler Yevside Republican Club Mitleria Dr. Butler Woose Dee Hao Republican Party Lees Wathout de Butler New York City

Senate blocks final vote on radio content bill delay

Washington reports Senate opposition stalls consent on a final vote to approve the conference report on radio content regulation. Senators Howell Kraske Pittman oppose, citing lack of unanimous consent and aiming to delay action before the session ends. Proponents seek swift action or a public veto, while deadlines loom for appointing five commissioners.

Washington House Senate Howell Ned Kraske Pittman Meyah Coolidge Titumen Sai Far Bey

State Trooper Joins Bandit Gang Bank Robbery Capture

A state trooper joined an armed band at a Newcastle area bank during a post office robbery. The trooper’s actions helped identify and detain the robbers, including two leaders named in police reports. The gang coerced a cashier and fled with more than 88 000, with further pursuit continuing as the tale unfolds on page ten.

Newcastle Trogper Anex Beth West Irci Stromt Knox Agraphy David Ane Per

Liberalized Prayer Book Alters Church of England Doctrines

In London the first Alternative prayer book changes in 265 years were unveiled by Canterbury and York. The new forms allow a split between use of the old and new rites, with limits on ministerial authority, and modify marriage, burial, and baptism wording while maintaining creedal options and broad ecclesiastical consent. Canonical cautions and debates over evangelical and Anglo Catholic influence frame the move.

London Web Canterbury York Abra‘Ram Sara

Protestants urged to adopt confessional practice in faith life

New York February 7 Protestants urged by Rev Warry Em erraon Fordiek to emulate Catholics by adopting confessional practice and intensifying beauty in services He argued evangelism should return to personal contact with individuals A resolution backed city officials and theater figures to clean up the stage and to tighten state obscenity laws on literature.

New York Warry Emerraon Fordiek Park Avenue Baptist Church Rockefeller Church Greater New Yor Federation of Churches Fordiek Grenter Ranatasanre Roman Catholica

Congress approves $125,000,000 for new federal buildings

The House backed increased federal building funding adding 125 million dollars for new public structures and 106.7 million for state projects. The measure ties to DC allocations and requires Senate action before final passage. The total federal building fund would rise to about 210 million for states and 375 million for the District of Columbia.

Washington Amade Columbia House Senate West Treasury District of Columbia Treasury and Post Office Department Congress Ubal de

Stage censorship advances as Benton praises New York

New York district attorney Joah Benton praised the city for handling alleged indecent Broadway works. Four plays including The Pearl of Great Ivy and The Gallo ping Sheik were closed before his investigation. He warned no raids on current productions, and 1,060 ministers and church leaders endorsed his stance.

New York Joah Benton Banton New York City Folice McLaughlin

Liberals Capture Town Near Chinandega in Nicaragua

Reports from Managua describe Liberal forces surrounding the town of Chinandega with 75 killed and 200 wounded. Conservatives reinforce as General Viqueg’s 4,000-man force edges toward the city while American aviators are reported to be taking part in the fighting.

Manachia Nicaragua Chine Java Lott Managua Chuhigalpa Chinundega Vole Chinandega Noguera Gomez Machine Sons Mice Chichigulna Viqueg Whaterday Parajon Chinandrgs T—Adpy Bn Thy Pius Warny State Department

Rival railroads prove buyers of Wheeling stocks

New York Centract Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate railroads say they each acquired about one sixth of Wheeling and Lake Erie stock. Baltimore and Ohio also reveals it increased Western Maryland to 35 percent, gaining practical working control. Directors authorize conversion of the lien and preferred into common stock, pending ICC and Ohio PSC approval.

New York Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Rockefeller New York Centract Baltmore and Ohio Wheeling Baltimore and Co Maryland Interstate Commerce Wege Wall Street L. V. Loree Loree Lake Erie Save Erie Common Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Public Service Commission Coward ICGC Washington Tony

Girl bank robber judged insane in USD case

A 19 year old Miss Marion Meyers of the University of South Dakota admitted attempting to burgle the First National Bank to raise 24 dollars for tuition. The county insanity board ruled her insane and she remains bound over for circuit court in March to face third degree burglary charges.

UEION Marion Meyers University of South Dakota Cal First National Bank Clay Justice of the Peace Clrcuit Thane H. . Parkins Sanity Board My.kins

Stribling Defeats Huffman In Madison Square Garden Bout

William T. Stribling of Georgia outpointed Badie Huffman in a slow ten round elimination bout at Madison Square Garden. Stribling held a slim lead in six rounds while the crowd was light. Full fight details to follow on page 13.

Wiliam T. (Young) Stribling Georgia Badie Huffman Madison Square Garden Stribling

Council creates new sergeancies for three men

The Common Council passed an ordinance creating three new sergeancies in the police department and reelecting Harbormaster William A. Lamong for a three year term. The three new sergeants will be Patrolman James E. Fairey, Patrolman Henry M. Sullivan, and Patrolman William J. Booth, with pay rising from 2800 to 2700 dollars. The ordinance amendment also elevates the clerk of the Traffic division to sergeant, and notes prior elevations of department mechanics to sergeant. The council also plans widening Stratford avenue and John street and ordered a building line on John street despite opposition.

Police Department Common Council William A. Lamong James E. Fairey Henry M. Sullivan William J. Booth Allen Anderson Charles Musant Edward F. Tidger Fulvey John F. Moran Stratford Avenue Main Street Seaview Avenue John Street Offred Warka Yellow Mill Bridge Oine Main Broad Streets

Dodge Freed by French Court on Appeal

Thrace Dodge of Netroft Michigan was acquitted on appeal of a previous sentence including imprisonment and a 190 franc fine after a car he allegedly drove struck and injured a five year old girl at Boulogne sur Seine on May 1. Chacknat testified the companion then was not Mr Dodge. Dodge proved he was in Detroit at the time.

Paris Feo Thrace Dodge Netroft Mich Bou-logne-Sur-Seine Chacknat Mr. Dodge Detroit

Dwyer Plea Lost to Serve Two Years

The United Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of William V. Dwyer known as king of the rum runners and his associate E. Cohran. Dwyer headed a $50,000,000 liquor syndicate that operated its own ocean liners for importing liquor and smuggling ashore. Cohran received a two year sentence at Atlanta penitentiary and a fine of $11,000.

New York William V. Dwyer E. &. Cohran UnitedCircuit Court of Appeals Dwyer Cohran Atlanta

Victim Found Bound in Sack with Tongue Split in New York Street

Police believe a man killed as underworld vengeance was beaten and strangled, his tongue split to the root, hands tied behind him and sewn into a sack before being dumped on East Highth Street. The victim, unknown to police, appeared from the Midwest, with labels ripped from goods and a neck tag from a Detroit firm.

New York Street Ut York Underworld Vengeance East Highth Street Pat Johai Dowling Midwest Youngstown, Q Detroit

Marble block kills man on New Haven post office steps

A large marble dentil on the front of New Haven’s Federal building collapsed striking James Gallivan, 66, as he spoke with William Ring, 50, killing Gallivan and injuring Ring. Coroner probes the fall while workmen test other dentils and contractors inspect the structure.

New Haven Federal Church Street James P. Galli Van Maple Street William T. Ring Orange Street Gallivan Ring Knights of Columbus Suix Eli Mix

Golf Outing Ends in Double Tragedy in Toledo

In Toledo, Ohio, 30 year old auto dealer Andy Jankowski shot and killed 50 year old Cornelius Callahan during a dispute over a golf score at Believille Golf Club. Jankowski then killed himself, dying instantly. Mrs. Jankowski witnessed the incident as other golfers rushed to aid the men and police were alerted. Callahan was in dying condition at a local hospital.

Los Angeles Andy Jankowski Toledo Ohio Cornelius J. Callahan Believille Golf Club Jankowski Links Callahan Pital

Family of Six Receives Citizenship in Portland Court

A six member Stroudwater family was admitted to citizenship in United States District Court. Josep Cairns and his wife with four sons, Christine Brom, and others renounced allegiance to three foreign sovereignties. One member was born in a province once Danish ruled, later German, and married a British subject.

Portland APF United States Josep Cairns Stroudwater Christine Marie Brom Chietick Germany Germe

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